1 in 5 men will be affected by pearly penile papules (PPP) during their lifetime. Whilst this condition can be stressful and embarrassing, one saving grace is that this is not a sexually transmitted disease and, whilst being unsightly, will not cause you any further health...

If you’ve developed Pearly Penile Papules, among your first thoughts may be – is it contagious, and is there a risk I can pass it on to my partner? The good news is there’s no need for alarm or worry, as these blister-type bumps surrounding the head of your...

You might remember, from your schooldays, those ridiculous stories that boys used to pass around about the use, or abuse, of their “equipment”. Sadly, the same can happen with adults where a bad idea gradually becomes accepted wisdom. We have certainly found this to be true when...

While there are various home methods that are suggested for the removal of pearly penile papules, they don’t actually work. In addition, attempting to treat such a sensitive area at home with no medical training could even cause more harm than good. PPP don’t cause...

As with any ailment in sensitive areas, one of the main problems with Pearly Penile Papules lies in a lack of frank open discussion of what the condition is and what can be done about it. But to be forewarned is to be forearmed so here’s a quick guide to five things you probably...

Pearly Penile Papules (or PPP) affect up to 20% of men across the world, but despite the way they look, they actually don’t cause any harm and are not a sexually transmitted infection or disease. That said, the condition can still cause major problems for those suffering...

One of the most distressing aspects of PPP has to do with having to explain what they are to a partner. Misconceptions surrounding the condition abound and bringing the subject up can be something of a delicate nature. Men in particular find it difficult to talk about health...

Nobody knows your body better than you. You’re the first to notice anything unusual and if you feel it’s a cause for concern, you investigate further. You might then type the symptoms into an internet search engine and see what comes back. Depending upon what you find, you might...

Pearly Penile Papules is a harmless skin condition that causes the appearance of small white or flesh-coloured bumps around the head of the penis. It is thought to affect around 20-30% of the male population, but are you clued-up about PPP? Here are some of the facts. There is no...